The Taer 2 (Persian: طائر, meaning "bird") is an Iranian mid-range radar guided solid fueled surface-to-air missile (SAM) designed to defend against aerial threats at altitudes of up to 25–27 km (75000 ft) and distances of up to 50 km. It is meant for use as part of the Ra'ad air defense system, and was revealed during a military parade in Tehran on 21 September 2012.[1][2] It shows similarities to the Soviet 9M317 missile just as the Raad air defense system does to the Buk missile system.[3]
| Taer 2 | |
|---|---|
 A Taer 2 missile | |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile[1] |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | IRGC AF |
| Production history | |
| Designer | IRGC AF |
| Designed | 21 September 2012 |
| Variants | Taer-1 Taer-2A (Tabas (air defense system)) Taer-2B (3rd Khordad) |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | Frag-HE |
Detonation mechanism | proximity fuse |
| Propellant | Solid propellant |
Operational range | 50 km[1] |
| Flight ceiling | 25-27 km(75000 ft)[1] |
Guidance system | Active radar homing[1] |
Launch platform | Ra'ad |
History
editDuring Velayat 91 maneuvers in December 2012 the Iranian Navy successfully tested the Raad Air Defense System[4][5] but it is not clear if the Raad missile tested in Iranian Navy is the same one as the Taer-2 missile of Raad system designed by the IRGC Aerospace Force.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Taer 2". Deagel. Archived from the original on 2019-10-30.
- ^ "مقابله سامانه رعد با هواپیماهای آمریکایی". mashreghnews.ir. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ "Iran tests new anti-air missile defense:Guard". News, Middle East THE DAILY STAR. Archived from the original on 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ^ "Latest version of Raad missile successfully test-fired". English.irib.ir. 2012-12-31. Archived from the original on 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ^ "اسکویی در باره ایران: Iran Tests Ra'ad Air Defense System During Naval Drills". Uskowi on Iran. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
- ^ ""علم الهدی" ناشناختهترین سامانه شکار جنگندههای رادارگریز +عکس". mashreghnews.ir. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ Binnie, Jeremy (13 July 2014). "IRGC unveils new tactical ballistic missiles developments - IHS Jane's 360". London. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014.